The most exhilarating thing we did was go on a desert safari. They usually cost about $60 a person and take 8 hours but we arranged for a private half-day tour for $220 total. Natalie and I went with two very cool staff members from W Doha and we had such a good time. The drive out to the dunes takes about an hour and then we hit the dunes for another hour.
Highlights included:
- Standing in the Inland Sea and seeing the land across the way (about 30km), which was Saudi Arabia!
- Visiting Qatari International Adventures base camp where full-day guests hang out for hours. We were just there for about 30 minutes, which was enough time to feel the warm water, take pictures with the camels and sand board.